BAYNE & BLAAK

Despite going through a time lapse and nearly missing this presentation all together (totally blaming my fashion week fried egg brain), I luckily arrived in time to see all the beautiful new pieces Zana and Thomas had slugged to London. It was pretty awesome to be able to try everything on and have a tutorial from the harness goddess herself! New favourite is the white harness that doubles up as a back spine/front spine/belt/you name it; it’s pretty awesome being able to clip it up in different ways and wear it how you love it most. There was also a face harness that Zana custom made for Love magazine, as well as a new moulded leather rose headband; which is pretty striking and quite unlike anything else she’s done before. I’m pretty in love with that canary bra harness too, could anything be more awesome!? 

One thing is clear my leather collection is going to be doubling pretty soon.

It was so nice being able to finally meet and hang out with one of my favourite blogging ladies, I guess I’ll have to go and invade new York turf soon.

 You can see more of Thomas Blaak’s bags here, and Zana Bayne’s harnesses if you don’t already know, here.

SNIPPETS

A few of my favourite images from my AW12 presentation the other night by Zana. It’s so exciting seeing reviews and images coming through as I was on such an adrenaline high, it’s tough remembering what happened exactly! It was such a pleasure meeting Zana and Ivania in person for the first time, although it felt as if we already knew each other. I’ll post full presentation images after fashion week, but in the mean time you can see some more from Ivania, Sandra and Jen.

A big thanks to sponsors Patrón for providing delicious drinks for the night! Also Bumble and bumble and Laura Mercier for the beauty products. 

HARNESSED

Wearing: Zana Bayne harness, Aquascutum shirt, Jaeger trousers, Ann Demeulemeester triple lace boots

Can you imagined how excited I was to receive this gift from Zana Bayne last week!? I had already ordered a much needed triple belt, after failing to fork out £600 for the Ann D corset of a lifetime on eBay (cry), so when I lifted out the belt to find this beauty hiding below, I could have somersaulted on the spot. I think Zana has the super power of knowing exactly which harness will fulfil a girls dreams.